How to clean glass shower doors

Woman cleaning glass

First, if you are considering a new, frameless shower enclosure, we strongly recommend using Vectra Shield, which has a built-in surface protectant and warranty. Once you have a new glass shower, here are a few tips for keeping it squeaky clean:

Do Not Clean New Showers

Allow 24 hours for the silicone to dry before cleaning or using the new enclosure.

Apply a Glass Surface Protectant

For glass without factory applied Vectra Shield, we recommend applying either “Invisible Shield” or “Rain-X” branded surface protectants to new glass, and re-applying every several months as needed. These products can be found at most home improvement and hardware stores, or on Amazon.com.

Cleaning products for glass windows.
Cleaning products for glass

Remember to Squeegee, Especially Hard Water

Use a Cleret Shower Squeegee to remove excess water and soap after each shower. Allowing hard water to remain on the door could damage the glass or metal hardware over time.

Use Non-Abrasive Cleaners and Sponges

We also recommend Soft Scrub with Lemon used with a Scotch Brite (blue) non-abrasive scrub pad to remove tough stains without scratching. Do not use cleaners that could scratch the glass or damage metal finishes.

Do NOT use the following cleaners:

  • Vinegar or vinegar-based cleaners
  • Abrasive powers
  • Steel wool or Teflon pad
  • Ammonia-based cleaners

To order a Cleret Shower Squeegee, please call Drexler at (404) 596-4867.